Philadelphia Eagles

DeMarco Murray's role is diminishing

Published Dec. 14, 2015 2:40 p.m. ET

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Throughout the week, rumors have swirled around the Philadelphia Eagles about DeMarco Murray and his position with the Eagles.

Murray reportedly had a meeting with Eagles team owner Jeffrey Lurie. But both Murray and head coach Chip Kelly have downplayed the actual meeting.

While the meeting between Murray and Lurie may have been blown out of proportion, there is no denying Murray is more than likely unhappy with his situation in Philadelphia. And his most recent game against the Buffalo Bills certainly won't help his mood.

According to Bleeding Green Nation, Murray was only on the field for 32 percent of the Eagles' offensive plays. Fellow running back Darren Sproles led all Eagles running backs in plays, with 35 percent of the offensive snaps. Ryan Mathews wasn't particularly far behind, on the field for 26 percent of the snaps.

It appears that the Eagles are rolling with a running back by committee running situation. That probably won't bode well for Murray, who after his 1845 yard, 13 touchdown season just last season, expected to become the feature back in Kelly's offense when he signed in Philadelphia as a free agent.

Now, Murray is in an offense where he gets less than 15 carries a game. He hasn't had 20 carries since Week 10. He's been relatively ineffective for the better part of the season, passing the 100 yard mark one time this season.

Whether the Eagles continue to shun Murray away from the offense. But if the Eagles are on the outside looking in in the playoff race, the relationship between Murray and the Eagles may get awfully sticky.